FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Helena, Calif., February 10, 2014 – Sutter Home Family Vineyards is proud to reveal the highly anticipated finalists of the 2013 Sutter Home Build a Better Burger® Recipe Contest. Ten lucky casual cooks from around the country will compete for more than $120,000 in prizes...

To celebrate the month of love, our February Book Club pick is an emotional, romantic comedy. Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich will take you into the world of Holly Brennan, a widow at the age of thirty-two. When Holly decides to get back into shape, she winds up getting her groove back –...

Pucker up and take a sip of this delicious wine cocktail, The Cherry Kiss! 3 oz Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc 1 oz Cherry Brandy Cherry flavored soda A few cherries for garnish Pour brandy and Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc into a highball glass with ice. Stir for 1 minute with a swizzle stick. Top off...

It’s time to get ready for the Big Game! Invite all your friends over to enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes with some tasty treats and delicious wine. In the spirit of the Big Game we have divided our food and wine pairings into teams: Team Red and Team White. Depending on your crowd, you...

Even if you’ve already made some 2014 resolutions, you can always make more! A great way to make the New Year awesome is to give back. Helping others can be about small deeds or big ones, and you can make it more fun by making your charitable tasks more social! Get a neighborhood group together...

For me, when entertaining, it's all about the music. Whether it's a small intimate dinner party with some cool R&B or a backyard BBQ full of 80's one hit wonders, the soundtrack really helps set the mood. The only time this doesn't work is Super Bowl parties, when playing music could get me...

What's Your Resolution? -- Spend More Time with Friends and Family The New Year brings excitement and hope for a happier, healthier you. Enjoy life more this year by focusing on the things that make you happy. One of the easiest resolutions that you can make is spending more time with the ones you...

Aaaaaand, ACTION! Award season is here! Which means there are so many great movies to catch up on. Since it’s cold and wintery outside, invite all your friends over for a cozy, movie marathon. We suggest you pick five of last year’s top movies that are nominated for awards. Before the day of your...

A new year is always a great time to get organized, ditch bad habits and make room for greatness! It’s a time to refresh, clean up and clean out. Confused where to start? We have three ways to make getting organized easy and fun. Make a list . One of the best ways to get organized is by making to-...

To kick off Sutter Home Social Hour gather your friends together for a fun night of food, drinks and lively discussion. Our January Book Club pick is Somewhere in France by Jennifer Robson. This daring novel chronicles a young woman who risks her life to follow her dreams during World War I. Invite...

The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on something that makes you happy. In 2014, make a resolution to share more moments, and more wine, with the ones you love. To help you stick with this resolution, Sutter Home is introducing Social Hour! Each month, we will share fun ideas for...

The holiday season is definitely a busy time of year! Between all the shopping, wrapping and celebrating, hosting a party can be stressful. To help, we’ve laid out everything you’ll need to plan the perfect party… flawlessly! Earlier this month, we shared a perfect party invitation , a few festive...

" If I’m not relaxed and having a good time, my guests aren’t likely to have much fun, either. In order to keep my cool, I get most of my prep work out of the way early in the day—no last-minute sautéing or broiling for me. My idea of a perfect main course is one that can sit in the oven until...

It’s party season! The invitations have been sent, you’ve picked out the perfect cocktail dress, the mistletoe is up, and the only thing left to plan is the perfect food and wine menu for your guests. Holiday entertaining is all about lots of food, wine and fun! For the perfect evening, skip the...

Want a good excuse to get your girlfriends together to get into the holiday spirit? Host a holiday cookie swap party! It’s simple—invite 8 or 10 friends over, and have them each bring a few dozen of their favorite holiday cookies and a bottle of Sutter Home wine . Divide and share your sweets! At...

We're excited to announce that our December book club pick is Pamela Mingle ’s The Pursuit of Mary Bennet . Described as a “fresh take” on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, this love story focuses on awkward middle child Mary Bennet. With nearly all of her sisters married and gone from the...

For many years my husband and I have marveled at friends who seemed to serve their guests effortlessly. Short of hiring a caterer, we’ve concluded the key is to be prepared. Here are three lessons we’ve learned-the hard way—through some embarrassing failures. Lesson #1: Never prepare a first-time...

This Thanksgiving we’re thinking about simplicity – and that doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or tradition. This year invite everyone over for a Thanksgiving potluck! Thanksgiving is all about bringing people together to enjoy delicious food, great wine and the best company – so this year let’s do...

Dessert is one of the best parts about Thanksgiving dinner. Save room for pie, and save room for Sutter Home Wine! We’ve put together a few special pairings for your favorite traditional Thanksgiving desserts. Try these sweet treats for a delicious finish to a wonderful day. Below are some of our...